The Best French Restaurants in NYC That Offer More Than Just Steak Frites

You might think delicious French fare would be hard to come by, but not in New York City. Whether you're looking for a formal sit-down or a quick crepe on the go, we've rounded up some of the best French restaurants in Manhattan that will make you feel like you're in the City of Love.

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La Mirabelle

Location: Upper West Side

This family-run restaurant has some of the best classic French food. But even though it’ll be tempting to order the steak au poivre, venture out and try some of La Mirabelle's other specialties, like the sweetbreads with lemon capers or the herb-crusted rack of lamb.

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Taureau

Location: West Village

It’s all about the fondue at Taureau. You’ll be surprised by the extensive offerings of both hot-oil and cheese fondue. For the meat lovers, they have many standouts that will taste delicious after a few seconds in the hot oil.

Just a heads-up: The dessert fondue can’t be ordered by itself. You’ll need to order an entree.

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Raclette

Raclette

Location: East Village

The word raclette comes from the French word "racler," which means "to scrape." It’s a dish where half a wheel of cheese is warmed along the diameter until it’s bubbling. Then the cheese is scraped onto the dish below, like a blanket. At Raclette, you'll want to order one of those to get the full experience. We recommend the New York for Two.

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Le Coucou

Le Coucou

Location: SoHo

What makes Le Coucou a standout is Chef Daniel Rose. He took Paris by storm with his acclaimed restaurant Spring and is now doing the same in New York with Le Coucou. The dinner, lunch, and even breakfast menu — like the Comme un Clafoutis, pictured — will have you coming back for more.

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Le Bernardin

Le Bernardin

Location: Midtown West

If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll want to put Le Bernardin at the top of your list. It’s a top-notch, three-Michelin-starred French seafood restaurant and aNew York Times Critic’s Pick. Once you try any of the fish creations on the menu, you’ll understand the hype.

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Chez Napoléon

Location: Midtown

You’ll feel like you’re in Paris enjoying escargots and duck foie gras at Chez Napoléon. The French restaurant has been around since 1960 and continues to serve up some of the best in the city. Be sure to try the slow-cooked cassoulet. It's one of their standouts.

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The Creperie

Location: West Village and Lower East Side

If you're just looking for a crepe fix, the Creperie has you covered. The New York staple has over 50 items on the menu, so there’s something for everyone. You’ll either end up ordering more than one or come back for more when you see items like the Nutella crepe, the Oreo Dream crepe, and the Reese’s Explosion crepe.

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